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The political system of the Oan Isles takes place in the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of the Oan Isles ('' Kaupapa Ture o nga Motuere Oa'') which was passed in 1907 under the reign of [[Emperor Mikaere]], is the fundamental law of the country. It vests immense power in the Crown of Polynesia. The hereditary [[Emperor of Polynesia]], who is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, is constrained by democratic traditions in the exercise of his powers. Thus, he is a largely symbolic figure head with reserve powers in case of an emergency. The reigning Emperor is [[Oahoanu]] who succeeded his father, Emperor Ehe, in 2017. All monarchs are direct descendants of Ahua the Great, who is credited as the founder of the Oan Isles and of the Mauist religion. |
The political system of the Oan Isles takes place in the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of the Oan Isles ('' Kaupapa Ture o nga Motuere Oa'') which was passed in 1907 under the reign of [[Emperor Mikaere]], is the fundamental law of the country. It vests immense power in the Crown of Polynesia. The hereditary [[Emperor of Polynesia]], who is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, is constrained by democratic traditions in the exercise of his powers. Thus, he is a largely symbolic figure head with reserve powers in case of an emergency. The reigning Emperor is [[Oahoanu]] who succeeded his father, Emperor Ehe, in 2017. All monarchs are direct descendants of Ahua the Great, who is credited as the founder of the Oan Isles and of the Mauist religion. |
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The Emperor appoints the Council of Elders to advise him on the exercise of royal powers. The Council of Ministers is a sub-structure of the Council of Elders. It forms the executive branch of the government. It consists of Ministers of the Crown, the most powerful of whom is the Prime Minister. Because the Prime Minister is usually the most influential politician in the National Assembly, the chair of the Council of Ministers and wields the power to direct the work of the executive branch, the Prime Minister is the ''de facto'' head of government and most powerful political figure in the country. The incumbent Prime Minister is [[Maui Uye-Ahua|Maui Uye Ahua]], who succeeded [[Locklyn Le Roy]] in 2017 following political disarray in the ruling party at the time. |
The Emperor appoints the Council of Elders to advise him on the exercise of royal powers. The Council of Ministers is a sub-structure of the Council of Elders. It forms the executive branch of the government. It consists of Ministers of the Crown, the most powerful of whom is the [[Prime Minister of the Oan Isles]]. Because the Prime Minister is usually the most influential politician in the National Assembly, the chair of the Council of Ministers and wields the power to direct the work of the executive branch, the Prime Minister is the ''de facto'' head of government and most powerful political figure in the country. The incumbent Prime Minister is [[Maui Uye-Ahua|Maui Uye Ahua]], who succeeded [[Locklyn Le Roy]] in 2017 following political disarray in the ruling party at the time. |
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[[File:Palace of Putangitangi.jpeg|thumb|The Palace of Putangitangi in Tokapa, Tokamotu, is the workplace and official residence of the Emperor of Polynesia]] |
[[File:Palace of Putangitangi.jpeg|thumb|The Palace of Putangitangi in Tokapa, Tokamotu, is the workplace and official residence of the Emperor of Polynesia]] |
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The legislative branch consists of the National Assembly. It is composed of the Emperor, Council of the People and the Council of Chiefs. The Council of Chiefs consists of the highest nobles in the [[peerage of the Oan Isles]] and has an advisory role. The Council of the People is democratically elected every four years and wields all the real political power. The Emperor promulgates laws and has the power to dissolve the Council of the People. |
The legislative branch consists of the National Assembly. It is composed of the Emperor, Council of the People and the Council of Chiefs. The Council of Chiefs consists of the highest nobles in the [[peerage of the Oan Isles]] and has an advisory role. The Council of the People is democratically elected every four years and wields all the real political power. The Emperor promulgates laws and has the power to dissolve the Council of the People. |
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The [[Kohatu Isles]] and the Noan Isles, which sit in the Caven Sea and in the northern Home Islands respectively, have an elected Territorial Assembly which has the power to make laws on a few areas such as schools, hospitals and parks. The Emperor appoints their respective Governors who chair and appoint a regional Executive Council to carry out the law. The Kohatu Isles were guaranteed semi-autonomy upon annexation to the Oan Isles while the Noan Isles received autonomy following a protest movement in that part of the country in 2017. |
The [[Kohatu Isles]] and the Noan Isles, which sit in the Caven Sea and in the northern Home Islands respectively, have an elected Territorial Assembly which has the power to make laws on a few areas such as schools, hospitals and parks. The Emperor appoints their respective Governors who chair and appoint a regional Executive Council to carry out the law. The Kohatu Isles were guaranteed semi-autonomy upon annexation to the Oan Isles while the Noan Isles received autonomy following a protest movement in that part of the country in 2017. |
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The judiciary interprets and applies the [[law of the Oan Isles]]. The final court of appeal is the Supreme Court. The Commission on Judicial Appointments recommends candidates for judicial posts to the Prime Minister and Council of the People - in turn the Emperor. The highest judge is the Chief Justice. Magistrate Courts are courts of first instance for most cases, with the intensity of the cases increasing the higher the rank of the court. |
The judiciary interprets and applies the [[law of the Oan Isles]]. The final court of appeal is the [[Supreme Court of the Oan Isles]]. The Commission on Judicial Appointments recommends candidates for judicial posts to the Prime Minister and Council of the People - in turn the Emperor. The highest judge is the Chief Justice. Magistrate Courts are courts of first instance for most cases, with the intensity of the cases increasing the higher the rank of the court. |
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=== Foreign affairs === |
=== Foreign affairs === |
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